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Join Lifewise New Zealand

Lifewise NZ is an Auckland-based community social development organisation. We’re here to help people living with hardship have better opportunities and futures.

Our Services

Lifewise’s services turn lives around for good. We go beyond meeting the immediate needs of people living with hardship.

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Housing
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Health & Disability
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Health &
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Mental Health
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Merge Cafe
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Merge
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Merge Community
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Milestones

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180

Children

Every day, we have up to 180 children in our Early Childhood Education Centres.

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500

Older people

On any given day, we have 120 carers giving in-home support to 500 older people.

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53

Street whānau

In 2020, over the first COVID-19 lockdown period, we supported 53 street whānau into emergency housing through Lifewise Merge Community.

Latest News

Merge CafeMerge CommunityNewsGang operations still prevalent despite crackdowns: The Reality on Auckland’s Streets
17 February 2025

Gang operations still prevalent despite crackdowns: The Reality on Auckland’s Streets

It has been three months since the government introduced a nationwide ban on gang symbols in public places. However, despite these legal restrictions and recent crackdowns, gang activity remains a…
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NewsLifewise: Proud Member of Pride Pledge NZ
3 February 2025

Lifewise: Proud Member of Pride Pledge NZ

To celebrate Auckland Pride Month, Lifewise is excited to announce its membership with Pride Pledge NZ. This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, both within…
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ChristmasMerge CafeMerge CommunityHoliday Miracle at Merge
10 January 2025

Holiday Miracle at Merge

We all know that Merge Café has long served as a refuge for those seeking connection and a hot meal. Late last year as we neared the Christmas break, the…
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